Special Education Parapro/Bridge

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 16,559 - 23,584; Full time

Job summary

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional/Bridge to provide competent support and assistance to classroom teachers. Responsibilities include aiding in the implementation of instructional programs and maintaining student records. Candidates must hold an Associate Degree or higher and should have experience working with children. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations, making it essential for fostering a conducive environment for learning.

Qualifications

• Hold an Associate Degree or higher, 90 college quarter hours/60 semester hours, or pass the paraprofessional assessment test (GACE).
• Ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in various activities and settings.
• Experience working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to classroom teacher(s).
• Assist the teacher with programs of study that meet individual student needs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Perform health procedures as assigned, after completing required training.

Skills

Ability to organize and direct large groups

Ability to adjust to changing conditions

Education

Associate Degree or higher, or pass the paraprofessional assessment test

Job description

Position Title

Special Education Paraprofessional/Bridge

Compensation

183 Day Calendar $14.57 an hour, 7.5 hours a day (prorated if you do not start at the beginning of the school year)

Location

Brooks Elementary School

Job Responsibilities

• Provide competent support and assistance to classroom teacher(s) in the full implementation of instructional programs.
• Meet and instruct assigned groups and individuals at designated locations and times.
• Present materials required in the teaching assignment within content limitations of the system curriculum guides and under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with programs of study that meet individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Prepare for assigned groups and/or individuals and demonstrate such preparation.
• Provide teacher input for assessing student accomplishments.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Enforce reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly and justly.
• Provide feedback to learners on academic progress and behavior.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Reproduce, organize, distribute, and collect instructional materials for program implementation.
• Comply with any reasonable oral or written directive of the teacher, principals, or other supervisors.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Assist students in various settings, including personal hygiene, toileting, health and safety, and grooming as needed.
• Perform health procedures (medication administration, tube feeding, clean intermittent bladder catheterization) as assigned, after completing required training.
• Participate in training programs designed to increase skill and proficiency related to the job assignment and procedures for students with disabilities.
• Assist with specialized feeding requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of positive behavioral support/interventions.
• Follow safety procedures when lifting students and operating wheelchairs and other equipment.
• Perform special duties required to meet the unique needs of specific student populations, such as lifting physically disabled students.

Required Education, Certification, or Training

• Hold an Associate Degree or higher, 90 college quarter hours/60 semester hours, or pass the paraprofessional assessment test (GACE).

Required Skills

• Ability to organize, direct, and control small and large groups of children in various activities and settings.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

Required Experience

• Experience working with and directing the activities of children, preferably in education.

Qualifications

• Other qualifications as the Coweta County Board of Education may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, and other protected categories.